Testing Standards
OUR STANDARDS
Highest Testing Standards
Insulgard products meet or exceed third-party testing standards for bullet resistance, wind and impact protection, and forced entry resistance as outlined in our products section. These products are engineered and tested under laboratory conditions to achieve protection levels established by leading organizations such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the International Code Council (ICC), ASTM International, and other recognized industry-standard agencies.
Underwriters Laboratories
Underwriters Laboratories (UL): UL is a globally recognized independent safety science organization that develops rigorous testing standards and certifies products for performance, reliability, and safety. Its evaluation processes include well-established protocols for ballistic resistance, as well as impact and fire performance, helping ensure materials perform as intended under real-world conditions. Through third-party verification, UL certifications are widely trusted across industries and regulatory bodies, supporting safer buildings and more resilient security solutions.
National Institute of Justice
National Institute of Justice (NIJ): NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Justice, responsible for establishing performance standards for law enforcement and public safety equipment. Its testing protocols are widely recognized for assessing the effectiveness of protective materials against ballistic threats. NIJ guidance helps ensure that security products are evaluated against rigorous, real-world performance criteria.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA develops guidance and design criteria to improve the resilience of buildings and communities against natural disasters. Its publications outline best practices for constructing safe rooms and protective structures capable of withstanding extreme wind events and debris impact. FEMA guidance helps ensure that storm-resistant systems are designed with proven strategies for occupant safety and structural performance.
International Code Council
International Code Council (ICC): ICC develops widely adopted building codes and standards that establish minimum requirements for structural safety, resilience, and performance in the built environment. Its guidance helps ensure that products and systems are designed to meet rigorous criteria for wind resistance, impact protection, and overall code compliance. ICC standards play a critical role in advancing safer, more resilient buildings across a wide range of applications.
ASTM
ASTM International (ASTM): ASTM International develops and publishes voluntary consensus standards used to evaluate the performance and durability of materials, products, and systems. Its testing methods are especially critical for assessing resistance to forced entry, providing defined protocols that simulate real-world attack conditions and delay times. ASTM standards are widely referenced across industries, supporting reliable product validation and informed security design decisions.
Proven Performance
At Insulgard, testing is not a one-time milestone—it is an ongoing commitment to performance, transparency, and trust. By aligning our products with the rigorous standards set by organizations like UL, NIJ, FEMA, ICC, and ASTM, we ensure that every solution is backed by credible, third-party validation. This commitment gives architects, specifiers, and building owners confidence that Insulgard systems will perform as expected when it matters most—delivering reliable protection without compromising design intent.